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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AUSTRALIAN GENERAL INDUSTRY NOVEMBER 2008 |
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Contract Negotiator |
| Position Code: | 8660 | | Career Level: | 3 |
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Responsible for
Carrying out contract negotiation, either alone or under the supervision of a Senior Contract Negotiator. |
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Reports To
Procurement Manager - Sourcing/Fulfilment, National Logistics Manager. |
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Supervises
No supervisory responsibility. |
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Main Activities
Negotiating with suppliers to draw up procurement contracts.
Evaluating contract performance to determine the need for amendments and extensions of contracts.
Arbitrating claims or complaints occurring in performance of contracts.
May serve as a liaison between end users and suppliers to ensure fulfilment of contract obligations by suppliers.
Developing and revising procurement agreements.
Interpreting complex proposals and presenting summarised information to communicate business requirements to suppliers.
Developing solicitation packages.
Interpreting risk management.
Conducting research on suppliers to determine potential contract liabilities.
Documenting supplier evaluations.
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Key Skills
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
Able to develop total negotiation strategy covering commercial and contractual aspects of contract.
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Internal Contacts
Purchasing Team Members, Technical Team Members, Sales/Account Team Members. |
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External Contacts
Supplier Contract Negotiation and Account Management teams, Client project team. |
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Typical Experience
2-3 years experience in negotiating and administering contracts. Tertiary qualifications in relevant area. |
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Other Comments
Requires sound contract and commercial experience. |
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